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Italy to Train Gazan Police, Rejects U.S. Board Offer

2/16/2026

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Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy will train Gazan and Palestinian police to help stabilize the Middle East.
The United States proposed Italy join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza.
The proposal would not require Italian troops.
Tajani confirmed Italy's observer status in the Board of Peace initiative led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Italy later rejected joining the board due to constitutional barriers on unequal power.

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Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy will train Gazan and Palestinian police to help stabilize the Middle East.
The United States proposed Italy join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza.
The proposal would not require Italian troops.
Tajani confirmed Italy's observer status in the Board of Peace initiative led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Italy later rejected joining the board due to constitutional barriers on unequal power.